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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.56, 27,396.96 and 6,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.56, 27,396.96 and 6,580.12 is: 9,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.56 : 27,396.96 = 6,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.56/27,396.96 = 6,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.56x = 27,396.96 × 6,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.56x = 180,275,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,275,284.44/18,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.76

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